London’s Historical Pubs: A Self-Guided Audio Tour


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Departs: London, London

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Take a tipply trundle through London’s liquid history on this affordable self-guided walking tour.

• Stroll down the city’s quiet backstreets and hidden courtyards in the literary footsteps of Samuel Pepys, Charles Dickens and Dr. Johnson and see four iconic English pubs
• Hear from producer Johnny Warland, a pub aficionado, lover of all things London and fan of the quirkier side of history
• Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.


What's Included

Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Smarphone and headphones

Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Transportation


Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 6 - 99

Additional Info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All of VoiceMap's audio tours are self-guided and users must bring their own smartphone and headphones to take the tour. We urge all our users to wear facemasks and carry hand sanitizer with them to ensure their own protection and the protection of others

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.


What To Expect

The tour starts at Blackfriar Station which is just a short walk to Blackfriar pub. You'll learn about the pub and even get to peek inside if it's open.

• Admission Ticket Free

City of London Distillery & Bar
The tour passes by the first gin distillery in the City of London for over 200 years. You'll hear about its history while you walk.

• Admission Ticket Free

Dr. Johnson's House
You'll pass by the house of Dr Johnson who is the man behind Oxford's first English dictionary. You'll hear a bit about him while you walk.

• Admission Ticket Free

Hodge the Cat
On this tour, you'll pass by the statue of Hodge the Cat. You can stop to admire him if you like and take in some of the finer details of the statue that are pointed out to you.

• Admission Ticket Free

Prince Henry's Room
As you pass by Prince Henry's Room you'll be shown some of its finer architectural details and learn a bit about it.

• Admission Ticket Free

Royal Courts of Justice
As you pass by the Royal Courts of Justice, you'll hear about some of the famous names connected to the city's second highest civil court.

• Admission Ticket Free

The Seven Stars
The tour passes by The Seven Stars pub. While you walk you'll hear about the pub's clientele, what it's named after, and some of its general history.

• Admission Ticket Free

Sir John Soane's Museum
The tour passes by what is quite possibly London's most exquisite small museum. You'll hear about the museum and the man it's named after.

• Admission Ticket Free






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